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1 HOW TO WRITE SUCCESSFUL GRANT PROPOSALS Presented by: Jessica Cook Development Officer, WWCC Foundation October 28 and 29, 2014 Non-Profit Learning Center

2 Day One Review Program Development Mission Develop Fundable Programs Clearly define intended outcomes Evaluate program success

3 Day One Review Prospect Research Identify likely prospects: Funding priorities Types of support provided Geographic focus Paid and Free Research Tools/Methods

4 Course Outline Day 1: Program Development Prospect Research Day 2: Relationship Building Proposal Writing Donor Stewardship/Reporting

5 III. RELATIONSHIP BUILDING

6 Remember the Grant Cycle? Program Development: Create fundable, mission-focused programs Stewardship and Reporting: Report back to funders on the success of their investment in your programs Prospect Research: Identify potential prospective funders that may have an interest in your programs Proposal Writing: Write and submit strong, clear proposals to prospective funders Relationship Building: Develop a relationship with prospective funders in order to further gauge program fit

7 I. Relationship Building A. Why are Relationships Important? B. How to Establish New Grant Funder Relationships C. How to Improve Current Grant Funder Relationships D. Scenarios

8 A. Why are Relationships Important Fundable Programs Grant Research Results Solid Funder Relationships Grant revenue growth and long-term grant funder relationships

9 A. Why are Relationships Important You mean Private Foundation Funders and Corporate Funders are people, too?

10 B. How to establish New Grant Funder Relationships Gather Relevant Research Information Determine the Communications Lead Reach Out to Start Dialogue Keep Track of Important Dates

11 B. How to establish New Grant Funder Relationships Gather Relevant Research Information 1. Funder Mission/Guidelines 2. Geographic Restrictions 3. Average Grant Size/Previous Grantees 4. Accept Unsolicited Proposals? 5. How to contact (for relationship-building and application)

12 B. How to establish New Grant Funder Relationships Determine Communications Lead Strengths-based team decision (No consultants!) Who is going to achieve the best result?

13 B. How to establish New Grant Funder Relationships Reach Out to Start Dialogue 1. Create Talking Points 2. Base the talking points on your research 3. Talking points are useful for Face to Face, Phone, and

14 B. How to establish New Grant Funder Relationships The Actual Outreach: BRIEF introduction of who you are and what your organization does (mission) Why YOU think that you are a strong potential funding partner One or two thoughtful questions that will help you produce a more competitive proposal Ask how/if you can follow up if you generate additional questions Thank funder for time and advice Respect input and follow their feedback very carefully!

15 C. How to improve Current Grant Funder Relationships Connect as frequently as they welcome it Use passive and active communication Use social media Share success stories and gratitude

16 C. How to improve Current Grant Funder Relationships Connect Frequently: How frequently? As often as they NEED to see how your using their investment.

17 C. How to improve Current Grant Funder Relationships Use Passive AND Active Communication Passive: Newsletter/Annual report mailing lists Recognizing grant sources on all printed and e-material Following funders on their social media accounts

18 C. How to improve Current Grant Funder Relationships Use Passive AND Active Communication Active: Site Visits Special Events Handwritten notes or special reports (beyond what is required) Interact on Social Media

19 C. How to improve Current Grant Funder Relationships Use Social Media Twitter Follow funders Retweet funders Share resources Promote funders work Facebook Like Funders Share Funder Updates Share success stories Promote funder s work LinkedIn Join interest groups Join private funder groups Connect with foundation staff Connect with foundation board

20 C. How to improve Current Grant Funder Relationships Share Success Stories and Gratitude Offer to host a site visit Share success stories from program participants Drawings from youth Handwritten thank you letters from recipients/clients Pictures of recipients/clients YouTube Videos

21 D. Scenarios Scenario #1 Nonprofit identified large private foundation as potential strong funding match Current RFP process open to application Nonprofit board member said they knew a member of the Foundation Board Organization submitted application without any contact and was denied

22 D. Scenarios What could they have done? Staff follow-up with Foundation staff, after the board members establish the first connection Determine if this is the best cycle to in which to apply If not, internally schedule a few outreach points over the next few months: Send an infographic or news article Give an update Enlist the help of that board member in sharing info that demonstrates capacity of organization

23 D. Scenarios Scenario #2 Nonprofit with long history of a funding relationship with a major family foundation No reporting requirements from the foundation Nonprofit submitted formal thank you letter for each annual grant check and invited to major special event Funding request was denied without warning

24 D. Scenarios What could they have done? Provide report anyway! Invite to site visit for funded program or at least a coffee/lunch check in Put onto newsletter mailing list Create custom thank you note from participants of funded program Especially if size of gift is large, do a newsy letter at least once a year

25 t KEEP CALM AND START WRITING

26 IV. WRITING THE PROPOSAL

27 Finally, we made it to Proposal Writing! Program Development: Create fundable, mission-focused programs Stewardship and Reporting: Report back to funders on the success of their investment in your programs Prospect Research: Identify potential prospective funders that may have an interest in your programs Proposal Writing: Write and submit strong, clear proposals to prospective funders Relationship Building: Develop a relationship with prospective funders in order to further gauge program fit

28 IV. Writing the Proposal A. Culmination of all Pre-Work B. Common Elements of a Grant Proposal C. Initial Outline of Grant Proposal D. Creating Compelling Application Elements E. Being Fundable and Competitive

29 A. Culmination of Pre-Work Because you systematically worked through the grant cycle What resources do you have in your toolkit?

30 A. Culmination of Pre-Work Your Toolkit Contains: Developed Fundable Programs Strong Mission/Programs Defined Outcomes (Strat Plan/Logic Model) Plan to Evaluate Completed Funder Research Pool of Potential Funders Clear idea of funders Mission/Guidelines Cultivated Funder Relationships Funders who understand your Programs Funders who see your organization as a Potential Partner

31 B. Common Elements of a Grant Proposal Different funders have different motivations: Private Foundation funding focuses on alignment of mission and the program outcomes Corporate funding focuses on alignment with mission/outcomes AND opportunities for good public relations Federal funding focuses on alignment to government policy

32 B. Common Elements of a Grant Proposal Different funders have extremely different application requirements: Letter of Inquiry (1-2 Pages) Federal Grant Proposal (100+ Pages with detailed attachments)

33 B. Common Elements of a Grant Proposal 1. What Organization 2. Clear Identification of Need 3. Clear Program Description 4. SMART Goals and Objectives 5. How Success will be Measured

34 C. Initial Outline for a Grant Proposal Create an outline! No need to be formal Becomes your to do list Create a check list for all the elements you ll need for submission Take it one step further and create a Template Proposal!

35 D. Creating Compelling Application Elements 1. Cover Letter 2. Executive Summary 3. Statement of Need 4. Project Description 5. Goals and Objectives 6. Evaluation 7. Sustainability 8. Organizational Capacity 9. Budget 10. Attachments

36 D. Creating Compelling Application Elements 1. Cover Letter Request Amount Tailor the Message Reference past contact Components of proposal included Offer to answer questions/meet Signature from leadership

37 D. Creating Compelling Application Elements 2. Executive Summary Usually includes: Request Need Project Description Outcomes Organizational Capacity/Expertise (Typically a maximum of one page)

38 D. Creating Compelling Application Elements 3. Statement of Need Appeal to: Funders Organizational Priority! Include: Statistics to demonstrate need/prior success at addressing need Anecdotal information (quotes, cases, etc.)

39 D. Creating Compelling Application Elements 4. Project Description Clear, detailed description of Method (Activities and Timelines) Organizational Capacity/Staffing

40 D. Creating Compelling Application Elements 5. Goals and Objectives Clear, detailed description of your intended OUTCOMES (use Logic Models if possible) Use funder s own words to show alignment.

41 Remember? WWCC Logic Model for Student Emergency Assistance Resources /Inputs Activities Outputs Outcomes Impact Donations Student Services Staff Students Foundation Staff Foundation staff grant Student Emergency Assistance awards based on student need 500 students requesting aid 400 of students receiving aid $125,000 in aid awarded Average award amount of $400 80% student aid requests fulfilled 70% of aid recipients completing degree, certificate, or transfer Retention rate of awardees compares favorably to college s overall retention rate WWCC students, including those facing financial emergencies, are more likely to stay in school and complete their education on time.

42 D. Creating Compelling Application Elements 6. Evaluation Defines in narrative form: What does success look like? How will goals and objectives be measured? If goals and objectives are not being met, what corrective action will take place? What will be done with the evaluation information?

43 Remember? Evaluation Chart from Yesterday Identify Outcomes Identify Indicators Define Dataset Carry Out Method Analyze Choose the outputs, outcomes, or impact that you want to examine Specify what observable measures, or indicators, will suggest that you're achieving those outputs/outcomes Identify what information/data you will use to measure the indicators Decide how that data can be efficiently and realistically gathered Analyze and report the findings

44 D. Creating Compelling Application Elements 7. Sustainability This is where you answer the dreaded question: How will the program continue beyond this funder s grant support? Continuous grant-seeking isn t usually considered a long-term solution

45 D. Creating Compelling Application Elements 8. Organizational Capacity Date of founding (particularly if you ve been around for a long time) History/Success of providing similar programs Information on staff and board Certifications, Qualifications, Accreditations, etc.

46 D. Creating Compelling Application Elements 9. Budget Income Information Including: Earned Income Grants and Gifts Expense Information Including: Program Costs Personnel Overhead

47 D. Creating Compelling Application Elements 9. Budget 2010 Organization Budget Total Program Budget Request Revenues Individual Contributions 100,000 Special Events 40,000 Corporate Contributions 240, ,500 Foundation Contributions 200, ,500 10,000 Government Contributions 15,000 Earned Income 74,025 74,025 Interest Income 2,400 Total Revenues 671, ,025 10,000 Expenses Technology 27,707 24,082 2,500 Supplies and Materials 80,403 55,793 2,500 Communications 8,160 8,160 Occupancy 32,305 32,305 Conferences/Events 18, Outreach 69,743 48,815 Staff 407, ,111 5,000 Professional Fees 33,118 21,618 Total Expenses 676, ,759 10,000 Net Surplus/(Deficit) (5,557) 266 -

48 D. Creating Compelling Application Elements 10. Attachments 501c3 Determination Letter Organization s 990 Financial Statements for the last fiscal year Current Year Org Budget Audit Report (if available) Board of Directors Roster Staff Roster Specific Program Reports Annual Report Client Testimonials Program Photos

49 E. Being Fundable and Competitive How to ensure you are Fundable:

50 E. Being Fundable and Competitive How to give your proposal the best chance at a positive review: Discuss proposal with funder prior to application when possible Meet all eligibility requirements Meet all application formatting requirements Meet ALL deadlines

51 V. REPORTING AND STEWARDSHIP

52 The Grant Cycle Program Development: Create fundable, mission-focused programs Stewardship and Reporting: Report back to funders on the success of their investment in your programs Prospect Research: Identify potential prospective funders that may have an interest in your programs Proposal Writing: Write and submit strong, clear proposals to prospective funders Relationship Building: Develop a relationship with prospective funders in order to further gauge program fit

53 V. Reporting and Stewardship A. Thank Immediately B. Integrate Funder into Stewardship Calendar C. Recognize Gift (if appropriate) D. Report E. What if Your Proposal Isn t Funded?

54 A. Thank Immediately Don t be afraid to be profuse and creative with your Thank Yous: Regular Tax Receipt Letter Thank You from Primary Contact Person Thank You from Board Member Thank You(s) from Program Participants Art Work or Video

55 B. Integrate Funders into Stewardship Calendar The Golden Rule of Grants Stewardship: Do unto your Foundation and Corporate Donors as you would do for individual donors!

56 C. Recognize Gift Brainstorm ways to publicly recognize your donors: Especially important for CORPORATE donors! List on/in Website, Newsletter, Annual Fund Include on Donor Recognition at your location Recognize on Signage at Programs Include in Fundraising or other Public Events Shout Out on Social Media

57 D. Reports Excellent Program Reports Assure donors that their investment was a success! Don t be afraid to go into detail Describe your program as it actually looked in practice Include detailed evaluation results about your Outcomes Address any problems encountered and how you solved them Paint the picture, share participant stories Never miss the deadline!

58 E. What to do if your proposal isn t funded? Thank anyway Ask if they ll give feedback Ask for reviewer s comments Look at the proposal again and carefully consider improvements Reconvene your proposal team

59 FINAL TIPS Things to Remember about Reviewers: Your reviewer knows virtually nothing about your organization or programs Your reviewer is looking at possibly hundreds of proposals Your reviewer will likely skim (and that s okay) Acronyms are sure to confuse your reviewer Deviations from required format will likely frustrate your reviewer

60 FINAL TIPS Reasons a proposal may be denied: The program doesn t meet the funder s mission priorities The program is not located in the geographic area of funding The proposal does not follow the required format The proposal is poorly written, disorganized, or difficult to understand There is insufficient evidence that the program will continue after the grant is completed

61 Questions? Day 1: Program Development Prospect Research Day 2: Relationship Building Proposal Writing Donor Stewardship/Reporting

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